The Don Bosco 2000 Association joins the joy and hope of the entire Salesian Family for the election of Fr Fabio Attard as the new Rector Major. An expert guide, a profound connoisseur of Don Bosco’s charism, called today to preserve and relaunch an educational and pastoral mission present in over 130 countries around the world.

Heartfelt thanks go to Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, who served the Salesian Congregation with dedication and vision, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of many young people and workers.

To the new Rector Major, Fr Fabio Attard, we address a sincere wish for a good journey: “May your service be light for young people and strength for those who work alongside them, in the sign of Don Bosco”.

“In this important step for the whole Salesian Family, we want to renew our commitment as Don Bosco 2000: to be active witnesses of Don Bosco’s dream among the most fragile young people, in Italy as well as in Africa. To Fr. Fabio Attard we assure our prayers and our collaboration, certain that together we can continue to sow hope where it is most needed. We are part of a larger work, which combines education, hospitality and the future,” commented Agostino Sella, president of the association.

With trust and a spirit of communion, we gather around all the Salesians of the world, certain that together we can continue to build bridges of hope, education and the future.